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Ready to get rid of my TEIN's because of too much spring binding. I've come down to 2 choices which are either F&F Type 2 or D2.

Just want some feedback on those who actually have them or know friends who have them.

 
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neither there both made in china.

 
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I'm on TEIN Basis and love them. But I'm tired of this spring binding/clicking I'm getting. I don't know what else to do or try.

 
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what about using thrust washers http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hal-7888-109

 
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I saw those but how exactly are they used? Where does each piece go?

 
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they go in between the spring a lower spring perch if you look closely at the picture of the D2s you posted there using them.

 
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Okay yeah I do. So put one washer on the spring at the bottom and at top(i assume under the top plate that sits in the spring? Then where does the thrust bearing exactly go?

I appreciate the help, I just want to get this right and maybe solve my problem

 
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no each side gets one roller bearing its sandwiched between the two washers. it says on the tien website that the street basis kit comes with 4 nylon delrin thrust washer where's yours you never installed them ??? http://www.tein.com/products/street_basis.html

 
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Yeah I believe we did. Put one by the bottom perch, i think one or so on the top. My mechanic did it. So can I put those ANYWHERE i want to instead of by directions? maybe that is my problem

 
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Krudmuffin had that same kit with the same issue. I don't think his kit came with washers either.

Maybe it's a new item they added?!?

If they were not used or put on wrong that would be why.

 
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Exactly. I'm calling TEIN tomorrow and getting measurements. Then will hopefully order some good rolling thrust bearings to sandwhich between those 2 upper plates.

 
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tein probably added the thrust washers after multiple complaints about binding maybe its a design flaw that effects all kits in that case tein should give them to you free of charge.

 
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Calling them Monday morning. So when I get these, put both thrust washers on top of the spring seat at top?

 
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it looks they also Revised the spring seat to stop the springs from moving around. you mite have to also purchase a set of the new spring seats to utilise the thrust washers but im not certain you have to talk to tien.

 
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I got that on mine already. Just need some good thrust bearings to help. I'm putting more silencer rubbers on the springs too.

 
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Okay TEIN told me the spring seat is 70mm x 93mm. I found good thrust bearings online that are 75mm x 100mm that should fit right over and see if this finally cures the problem.

 
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don't forget to grease them up.

 
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Man I pray this is finally the answer. Is there a specific grease to use in them or the normal grease I've been using? All purpose grease.

 
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doesn't necessarily matter as long as its a bearing grease there's a million different brands and different compounds even full synthetic stuff.

 
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Went ahead and bought the valvoline bearing full synthetic grease from advance. Waiting on the bearings and silencers in the mail and I'm ready to go.